Table 1

Attributes of management functions

Management functionsAttributesCodeDescriptions
Planning (PL)
  • Guideline Clarification

  • Objective alignment

  • Ensuring Plan feasibility

  • Integrated Strategies

  • Budget allocation

  • Comprehensive Execution Plans

  • Coordinated Implementation

  • Continuous Monitoring and Adjustment

PL1
PL2
PL3
PL4
PL5
PL6
PL7
PL8
  • The widespread popularity of comprehensive guidelines for annual exploitation plans on yard cargo handling equipment utilization and maintenance to relevant departments

  • Objective alignment between the exploitation implementation plan and the annual plan for utilization and maintenance of yard cargo handling equipment

  • Ensuring plan feasibility through alignment of the annual utilization and maintenance plan with the overarching port exploitation plan

  • The specific implementation plans for utilizing and maintaining yard cargo handling equipment are closely integrated with the port’s production plan to achieve the outlined objectives

  • The adequacy of the budget allocation plan for utilization and maintenance within the annual exploitation plan

  • Clear delineation of content, implementation processes, scope of work, organizational resources, and responsibilities of relevant entities in the execution plans for utilization and maintenance of yard cargo handling equipment

  • The specific aspect involves outlining the coordination among involved parties in each exploitation implementation plan during the development of the utilization and maintenance plan

  • Detailing the approach for regularly monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting the annual plan for utilization and maintenance of yard cargo handling equipment to achieve the plan’s objectives

Organizing (OR)
  • Organizational Alignment

  • Human Resource Allocation

  • Task Distribution

  • Workforce Rotation

  • Optimizing Input Factors

  • Enhancing Departmental Coherence

  • Streamlining Command Sequence

  • Responsibilities and Authorities clarification

OR1
OR2
OR3
OR4
OR5
OR6
OR7
OR8
  • The organizational structure and staffing alignment in implementing the utilization and maintenance plan ensure efficient execution, with individuals in appropriate positions and effective implementation by relevant departments

  • The organizational rationality of human resource allocation in the implementation of utilizing and maintaining yard cargo handling equipment

  • The organizational rationality of task distribution in executing the plan for utilizing and maintaining yard cargo handling equipment

  • The rationality of workforce rotation within or between relevant departments in the utilization and maintenance of yard cargo handling equipment

  • The rational utilization of input factors in the utilization and maintenance process of yard cargo handling equipment

  • The coherence and coordination among relevant departments within the organization in executing the plan for utilization and maintenance of yard cargo handling equipment

  • The effective implementation of the command sequence during the execution of the plan for utilizing and maintaining yard cargo handling equipment

  • Ensuring explicit responsibilities and authorities when delegated or conferred during the execution of the plan for utilizing and maintaining yard cargo handling equipment

Leading (LD)
  • Leadership Impact

  • Leadership Coordination

  • Direction clarification

  • Leadership Communication

  • Leadership Engagement

  • Autonomy and Decision-Making

LD1
LD2
LD3
LD4
LD5
LD6
  • The impact of leadership levels on the execution of the plan for utilizing and maintaining yard cargo handling equipment in order to achieve the plan’s objectives

  • The central coordinating role of leadership levels in managing the execution of the plan for utilizing and maintaining yard cargo handling equipment

  • The level of clarity and specificity in directing the target objectives and work content during the execution of the plan for utilizing and maintaining yard cargo handling equipment

  • The level of responsibility communication to the management target regarding the scope and timeline of assigned tasks during the execution of the plan for operating the yard cargo handling equipment

  • The level of demonstrated listening and sharing by leadership positions during the execution of the plan for operating the yard cargo handling equipment

  • The level of autonomy and decision-making participation within the designated authority of individuals and responsible departments during the implementation of the plan for operating the yard cargo handling equipment

Controlling (CT)
  • Swift Action and Remedial Solutions

  • Regulatory Framework and Control

  • Compliance with Standards

  • Training effort

  • Equipment Controlling

  • Resource controlling

  • Technical Safety Compliance

  • Resource Allocation Control

  • Technology Control

  • Report control

CT1
CT2
CT3
CT4
CT5
CT6
CT7
CT8
CT9
CT10
  • The prompt execution of actions and remedial solutions for deviations between the actual progress and the initial plan during the operation of yard cargo handling equipment

  • The adequacy and feasibility of the system of regulations, standards, technical norms, and inspection procedures in executing and controlling the process of yard cargo handling equipment operation

  • The adherence to regulations, standards, occupational safety and health standards, and technical inspection procedures in the utilization and maintenance of yard cargo handling equipment

  • Training individuals involved in the operation, management, and supervision of yard cargo handling equipment to acquire essential knowledge, skills, and a comprehensive understanding of their authority and responsibilities during the exploitation process

  • The level of control regarding the quantity, types, technical conditions, and operational effectiveness of yard cargo handling equipment

  • The extent of control over the supply of fuel, maintenance materials, and repairs in terms of quantity, types, and manufacturer adherence to prescribed standards

  • The compliance of technical safety inspection and verification of yard cargo handling equipment at the container port with regulatory requirements

  • The level of control in allocating resources for equipment and machinery, considering quantity, type, working characteristics, and operating areas, to meet the production and operation plans of the container terminal

  • The level of control through software-based information and data

  • The level of control through periodic and statistical reporting, status assessment, progress evaluation, and plan implementation results

Source(s): Table by the author

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